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1:1 Meetings
Intermediate
~6 minUp to 150 XPThe Disengaged Employee
What you'll practice
- Use curiosity over judgment to open difficult conversations
- Distinguish coaching questions from interrogation
- Avoid the 'fix-it' reflex when an employee needs to be heard
- Close with commitments both parties own
The Disengaged Employee
Alex, a previously high-performing team member, has become withdrawn. They miss meetings, ship late, and barely speak up. As their manager, you need to have a conversation.
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Scene: For the past six weeks, Alex has gone from your most reliable analyst to your most quiet. Their Jira tickets are slipping. They sit through stand-ups with their camera off. You've just scheduled a 1:1 — they're now sitting across from you. They look tired. How do you open?
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